Alexander Roddy is a saxophonist from Dallas, Texas, and a senior jazz performance major at Texas State University in San Marcos. He began his musical journey at the age of ten on clarinet, later discovering the tenor saxophone at seventeen during his final year of high school. At Texas State, Roddy has studied under esteemed professors […]
Joshua Alderete is a dedicated musician and bandleader based in Central Texas, originally from Pasadena, Texas. With over 15 years of experience as a drummer, Joshua has spent more than a decade immersed in the rich musical landscape of South and Central Texas, working as a full-time musician and collaborator. Joshua is a founding member […]
Anthony Basini is an Austin-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter with a refined edge and an easygoing groove. A Berklee College of Music alum, he blends jazz harmony, soulful rhythm, and melodic songwriting into performances that feel intimate, dynamic, and deeply musical. Known in the Central Texas scene as both a performer and educator, Anthony brings […]
Piano Mandy is a veteran Central Texas pianist and vocalist known for her sophisticated, “jazzed-up” interpretations of classic and contemporary favorites.
Jeremy Slemenda is a seasoned Austin, Texas musician whose sound bridges the worlds of rockabilly, swing, country, and blues. Known for his smooth guitar work, warm vocals, and charismatic stage presence, Jeremy has spent decades bringing timeless American roots music to life for audiences across Texas and beyond. As the frontman of The Jerrells, Jeremy leads […]
Brother Magnum is an Austin, TX–based soul, blues, and rock frontman known for turning live shows into full-room experiences. Blending classic Motown grooves with modern grit, his performances are heartfelt, high-energy, and built to move both feet and spirits. Drawing inspiration from legends like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, Brother Magnum delivers feel-good music that […]
Jeremy Slemenda is a Central Texas guitarist with a tone that lives right where jazz guitar sophistication meets dance-floor roots music. Known as the frontman of The Jerrells, he brings warm, melodic single-note lines, punchy chord work, and that swinging pocket that makes a room feel like it just put on a sharper suit. (brasspeacock.com) […]
Swing 512 is an Austin-based gypsy jazz (jazz manouche / hot club jazz) ensemble inspired by the fast-swinging, acoustic sound pioneered in 1930s Paris by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. The band features violinist Liz Mallett, guitarists Matt Montoya and Saul Hernandez, and upright bassist Derek Thigpen—classically trained musicians who bring fiery improvisation, tight ensemble work, and infectious swing to […]
Michael Alexandersson is a Salado-based crooner serving up swing, soul, and rock ’n’ roll classics with modern charisma. From Sinatra and Bobby Darin to Elvis and Don Gibson, he delivers the timeless tunes you know and love with a smooth voice and undeniable stage presence. Born into a family of musicians, performing is in his […]